Last week was a bit rough for me. Tuesday morning in particular I felt a mixture of burnt out and heightened irritability. I remember having such a hard time as I searched for a quote to lift my spirits, then I came across this one. I realized that at the core of what I was… Continue reading Expectations
I woke up from a nap (rare opportunity) and wondered what the girls might be up to. My husband was also on the couch relaxing with me. I took a peak outside our open front door and found this: You guys…this may not mean anything to you, but for me this was such a proud… Continue reading Making memories
I really wanted to blog today but I’m running into some technical difficulties that I’m too frustrated right now to try fixing. So, this will be a Cliff notes version of what I originally intended to share because I’m posting from my very small phone. To give you some back story on why I’m on… Continue reading Technical difficulties
This one is for all the moms out there. Or if you know someone that is a mom and you see them trying to do everything and they’ve shared with you how overwhelmed they feel… please share this with them or take a moment to listen to this podcast. Releasing Pressure From Your Life The… Continue reading 2:37 in the morning
I was listening to a great podcast the other day as I got ready for work. If you’d like to check it out, here’s the link. How Positive Words Can Change Your Life Have you ever found yourself in this scenario… You’re upset and in the middle of speaking harsh words to someone that you… Continue reading Words matter
When the world and what’s happening around us begins to feel heavy and out of control, I have to stop and remind myself that everything is a choice. I get to choose the energy that I allow to rest inside me, the thoughts that I let linger in my mind, and most importantly what I… Continue reading Choose Better
Since going back to work again this Tuesday I’ve had a hard time being able to find quiet space before getting ready for work to journal and read my bible. That being said though, I’m happy to say I have not broken my intention to improve my morning habits. That means no reaching for mindless… Continue reading The Greatest Hope
This morning started off well and then my 5 year old had one grumpy moment after another until finally I had enough and I raised my voice at her. We hadn’t had a moment like that in a while…and of course this happened on the first morning of me taking them to school, just barely… Continue reading Being Made New
A decade can go by so quickly, that’s why what you do today matters, because believe me when I tell you that the next time you look back and reflect it could be 10 years from now. You guys, I started this blog on December 10, 2010. I could not believe it when I realized… Continue reading Today Matters
Are your first morning habits helping you grow or hindering you? I did some serious reflecting on this last night after I ran across this image saved in my phone’s photo gallery. I have to admit that I have a bad habit of picking up my phone first thing when I wake up in the… Continue reading Developing good habits
Purse Meets Diaper Bag 